The Living Beach
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201660 minTerminée

The Living Beach

Chaîne:Love Nature

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S01E06 - "California"

Diffusé le Sep 1, 2016, 1:00 AM

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Where do waves come from, and why are they always parallel to the shore, no matter which way the shore faces? The Living Beach highlights the world's most unique and amazing beaches, and reveals how physics, nature and our own interactions contribute to the creation and evolution of these coastlines.

Détails

Statut
Terminée
Langue
English
Durée
60 min
Première diffusion
July 27, 2016
Terminée
August 31, 2016
Programmation
Wednesday à 22:00

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Épisodes (1 Saison · 6 Épisodes)

Florida

Humans are transforming Florida's landscape rapidly at the cost of its shorelines--but can they also help preserve and protect its vast biodiversity? Visit three very different beaches to see how this pressing question is being answered.

Jul 27, 2016

60 min

Nova Scotia

Every 13 hours, the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia performs a record-breaking feat: The sea levels rise to the height of a four-story building! Witness the unstoppable natural cycle of the Atlantic tide and the diverse ecosystems it supports.

Aug 3, 2016

60 min

Mexico

The sands along the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula are home to both a vast array of wildlife and a booming tourism industry. From protecting the fragile nesting cycles of sea turtles to moving huge bales of sargassum seaweed that wash up on beaches, learn how humans and animals coexist within this diverse ecosystem.

Aug 10, 2016

60 min

Hawaii

Many of Hawaii's beaches are the byproduct of unusual scientific events. The green sand of PapakĹŤle comes from a legacy of rich olivine deposits, while the ominous black sands of Punalu'u were forged from the fires of Mount Kilauea. Immerse yourself in the origin stories of some of the world's most inviting beaches.

Aug 17, 2016

60 min

Australia

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. Despite this, it boasts an astonishing variety of landscapes, including coastal heathland, open woodlands, and tropical rainforests. Explore a unique Australian paradise where dingos run freely on sand dune-protected terrain.

Aug 24, 2016

60 min

California

California beaches conjure up images of tanned surfers, gorgeous blue waters, and carefree summers. But powerful environmental phenomena, some manmade, are causing irreparable stress to the local animal, bird, and fish species. Join as we explore the forces that are threatening this coastal paradise.

Aug 31, 2016

60 min

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